Chinese
dúzì
Meaning: alone; by oneself
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

他常獨自到國外旅遊。
他常独自到国外旅游。
He often travels abroad alone.
獨自出外旅行,千萬注意自身的安全。
When traveling alone, be sure to pay attention to your own safety.
他獨自擔負起這個項目的重任。
He shouldered the heavy responsibility of this project alone.
那位寡婦獨自撫養三個孩子。
That widow raised three children alone.
他獨自一人前往遠方尋找夢想。
He went to a far-off place alone to find his dreams.

Usage Notes

Indicates performing an action independently without others.

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